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Synonyms & Antonyms of avid
1
having or marked by an eager and often selfish desire especially for material possessions
- stared at the array of jewels with an avid glint in his eye
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- egocentric,
- egoistic
- (also egoistical),
- egotistic
- (or egotistical),
- self-centered,
- self-seeking
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2
showing urgent desire or interest
- an avid baseball card collector
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The first known use of avid was in 1769
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